Science and Engineering Flashcard

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What is a criterion?

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A rule for evaluating or testing something.

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What is a centimeter?

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One 100th of a meter; a measurement unit used by scientists.

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What should be the same when testing the front end shape of a car?

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The wheel sizes.

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Who is an engineer?

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A scientist who designs ways to accomplish a goal or solve a problem.

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What is a solution in an experiment?

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The act of solving a problem.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Newton.

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What is the role of a scientist?

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To investigate, experiment, and analyze to understand the natural world.